American Buckeye vs Bristled Parachute
Aesculus glabra compared with Marasmius cohaerens
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American Buckeye | Bristled Parachute |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Sapindales (Sapindales) | Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) |
| Family | Sapindaceae | Marasmiaceae |
| Genus | Aesculus | Marasmius |
| Species | Aesculus glabra | Marasmius cohaerens |
Conservation Status
American Buckeye
LC — Least ConcernBristled Parachute
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American Buckeye | Bristled Parachute |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
American Buckeye
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found in United States.
Bristled Parachute
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, and United States.
American Buckeye
The American Buckeye (Aesculus glabra) is a species in the genus Aesculus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Bristled Parachute
The Bristled Parachute (Marasmius cohaerens) is a species in the genus Marasmius. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
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